Nancy Kay Donoho, 72, of Waterman, Illinois, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at her home.

She was born April 15, 1953 in Monon, Indiana, the daughter of Lester and Mabel (Haskins) Ladson.

Nancy tended bar at various pubs including Houlahan’s Tavern and Grill in Waterman and The Brown Pub in Hinckley. She enjoyed gaming especially crossword puzzles.

She is survived by her son Robert (Kellie) Donoho of Wild Rose, WI; her daughter Laura (Shawn Frohn) Huber of Ashton; her grandchildren Brittany, Joshua, Gracie,  Alexis, Nikolas, Lucas, Samantha, and Paige; her brothers Billy (Carol) Ladson of Arizona and Jerry (Rhonda) Ladson of Morris, IL.

She was preceded in death by her son Lucas; her parents and her siblings Randy (Mae) Ladson, Frank Ladson and Peggy (Roger) Kelly; and her nephew Scott Ladson.

Private family graveside service will be held at Trinity Memory Gardens Cemetery in Rochelle, Illinois.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Donoho Family in care of Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 South Fourth Street, DeKalb, IL 60115.